Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes cognisance of heavy rainfall, hailstorms in several states

**Summary of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Press Release** **Date of Release:** 05 April 2026 **Release ID:** 2249098 **Source:** PIB Delhi **Overview** Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has taken formal cognizance of the crop damage resulting from recent heavy rainfall and hailstorms across various states. The Minister has initiated a review process to assess the impact on the agricultural sector and provide necessary support to affected farmers. **Key Directives and Actions** * **Assessment of Damage:** Minister Chouhan has directed officials within the Agriculture Ministry to conduct a comprehensive review of crop damage caused by the extreme weather conditions. * **Inter-State Coordination:** Ministry officials have been instructed to contact authorities in the affected states to gather specific data and information regarding the extent of the loss. * **Ministerial Consultation:** The Union Minister is scheduled to hold discussions with the agriculture ministers of the concerned states to coordinate response efforts. **Government Commitment** The Minister issued an assurance to the farming community, stating that the government stands with them during this crisis and that there is no need for alarm as the situation is being actively monitored and addressed. **Additional Information** * **Visitor Counter:** 570 * **Availability:** The release is available in multiple languages, including Urdu, Marathi, Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, Gujarati, Telugu, and Kannada.

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